East Nicolaus Joint Union High

East Nicolaus Joint Union High School District contains a single public high school, East Nicolaus High, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 310 students. While the school has a relatively high graduation rate, it faces concerning challenges, including declining performance, high dropout rates, chronic absenteeism, and significant academic achievement gaps compared to state averages.

East Nicolaus Joint Union High School District is ranked 955 out of 1,568 districts in California and is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. East Nicolaus High's statewide ranking has dropped from 1,051 out of 2,123 California high schools in 2021-2022 to 1,352 out of 2,323 in 2023-2024, with a corresponding decline in its SchoolDigger rating from 3 to 2 stars. The school's academic performance, as measured by standardized assessments, is significantly below the state averages in both English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics for 11th-grade students.

Additionally, East Nicolaus High has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.9% and a concerning dropout rate of 4.3% for the 2022-2023 school year. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students (27.74%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. These factors suggest the need for a comprehensive review of the school's programs, resource allocation, and strategies to address the underlying issues and improve student outcomes.